Poetry Pea - haiku and other English Language Japanese short forms

Join us for a special summer replay of the Poetry Pea Podcast featuring award-winning haiku poet David J Kelly reading from his acclaimed collection small hadron divider, a Touchstone Distinguished Books Honourable Mention.
In this thoughtful and engaging episode, David explores the fascinating meeting point of science and poetry. Inspired by the six flavours of quarks and the forces that bind the universe together, small hadron divider is a collection that reveals the extraordinary within the everyday. Hear David read from the book and talk about the ideas, craft and curiosity that shaped this remarkable work.
Whether you're discovering David's poetry for the first time or returning to a favourite episode, this replay offers an inspiring glimpse into contemporary English-language haiku at its finest.
While you're listening, why not visit the Poetry Pea YouTube channel and take part in this month's Video Prompt? Every month poets from around the world write haiku inspired by a short film. Simply leave your poem in the comments beneath the Video Prompt video. Selected poems may be featured in a future Poetry Pea Journal and on a forthcoming podcast.
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Thank you for listening, and happy writing!

In this special summer replay, Patricia McGuire welcomes acclaimed haiku poet Tyrone McDonald for a memorable Poetry Pea reading and conversation.
Tyrone's haiku explore family, identity, race, music, memory and the natural world with remarkable clarity and emotional depth. From the unforgettable morning fog / when my embryo... had gills to poems of jazz, gratitude, homecoming and history, his work demonstrates the power of the short poetic forms.
Along the way, we consider Ferris Gilli's thoughts on resonance in haiku and hear Etheridge Knight's famous observation that making jazz swing in seventeen syllables "ain't no square poet's job."
Whether you're discovering Tyrone McDonald for the first time or revisiting this Poetry Pea favourite, this episode offers a masterclass in contemporary English-language haiku and the quiet power of saying just enough.
In this episode:
• Tyrone McDonald reads a selection of his published haiku
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This week on Poetry Pea, we're revisiting one of the highlights from our much-loved reading series.
Join acclaimed poet Lorraine Padden as she reads from her beautiful collection Upwelling, sharing poems rich in observation, memory and the quiet moments that so often inspire haiku and related forms.
Whether you're discovering Lorraine's work for the first time or returning to this favourite episode, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy a thoughtful poetry reading and celebrate the craft of concise, image-rich writing.
As Poetry Pea takes a gentle summer stroll through the archives, we're delighted to bring this memorable reading back to you.
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Join us for a special Poetry Pea Salon recording featuring Reid Hepworth reading from her award-winning collection, The Improbability of Sea Monkeys.
Reid's book has received an HSA Merit Book Award, recognised for its evocative haiku and haibun, its honest exploration of identity and memory, and its vivid portrayal of growing up in the 1960s and 70s.
In this Poetry Pea Salon event, Reid shares her poems and the stories behind them.
📖 About the collection:
The Improbability of Sea Monkeys is a deeply personal journey through childhood, history, identity and belonging, told through the precise and powerful lens of haiku and haibun.
For a link to Reid Hepworth's award-winning collection: see the show notes.
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In this episode of Poetry Pea, the leading English-language haiku podcast, Patricia asks can a single line hold an entire world?
In this special Poetry Pea podcast, we explore the art of the one-line haiku and senryū through a carefully curated selection of original poems chosen from our latest submission period.
Writing a successful one-line poem is far more challenging than it appears. In this episode you'll hear the poems selected for publication, discover why some stood out from hundreds of submissions, and listen to commentary exploring what makes an effective one-liner.
This episode also features:
Judges' Choices nominations from Clive Grewcock, Lee Hudspeth, Johnny Moran and David Green
Commentary from the Poetry Pea editorial team member and guest contributor Lev Hart
Insights into the craft of contemporary haiku and senryū
Whether you're an experienced haiku poet or just beginning your journey, these original poems demonstrate the precision, surprise and resonance that make one-line haiku so compelling.
Poetry Pea is one of the world's leading podcasts dedicated to haiku, senryū and Japanese short-form poetry, featuring poetry readings, interviews, craft discussions and inspiration for writers at every stage.
Poet's featured today:
John S Green
Clive Grewcock
Sheikha A
Susan Andrews
Cynthia Anderson
Emil Karla 
Peter Jastermsky
Adele Gallogly 
Steve Bahr
Gavin Austin
Deborah A Bennett
Rowan Beckett Minor
Jill Muhrer
Michael Muller
Stephanie Zepherelli
Lee Hudspeth
Jacek Margolak
Neena Singh
CX Turner
Jamie Wimberley
Sara Winteridge
Robert Witmer
Anna Yin
Nitu Yumnam
Pegah Rahmati Nezhad
Deborah Karl-Brandt
Lori Kiefer
Martina Matijević
Rob McKinnon
Lorraine Haig
Tony Williams
Rupa Anand
Kimberly Kuchar
Mary Oishi
Rebecca Upjohn
Katie Montagna 
Maria Cristina Pulvirenti
Jenny Shepherd
Norman Silver
Lisa Billa
Jennifer L Blanck
Marc Brimble
Mariangela Canzi 
Erin Castaldi
Tim Cremin
Christopher Seep
Laurinda Lind
Johnny Moran
petro ck
Tracy Davidson
Melissa Dennison
Joan C. Fingon
Mark Forrester
Denisa Hanšutová
Jon Hare
Maeve O'Sullivan
Florence Heyhoe
Louise Hopewell
Lakshmi Iyer
Celia Jenkins
Deborah Karl-Brandt
Mark Gilbert
Arvinder Kaur
Rohan Buettel
Richard Tice
Biswajit Mishra
David Green